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Who is the course for?
This Oily Releases & Discharges to Sea Training course is aimed at all personnel who work in the Oil & Gas industry in roles that are involved in oily discharges to sea.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will the course benefit me?
To provide learners with an awareness of the potential environmental impacts associated with oily discharges to sea, as well as the legislation and control measures that are in place to minimise these impacts.
How will the course benefit my company?
The course will benefit companies by ensuring that all relevant personnel are aware of ways to safely remove oily discharges which will help to take care of the environment.
What standards are referenced in the course?
• Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) OPPC Regulations 2005
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
• Identify the different types of oily discharges to sea and explain how to minimise them
• Identify that produced water is the main source of oily discharges
• Explain the difference between planned operational discharges and accidental releases
• Explain what is meant by ‘produced water’ and describe how to minimise it
• Identify the environmental impacts associated with oily discharges
• Describe the legislative controls that are in place to control oily discharges
• Give examples of what you can do to minimise environmental damage from oily discharges
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
• Internet Access - Users will need a computer or device with a web browser and an internet connection.
• System - Runs on desktop computers and tablets. Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10 and MAC OS. Apple Tablets running IOS 11.
• Browser - Runs on Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari, no plug-ins required
• Minimum browser size - 1024x672
• Audio – Requires speaker or headphones.
• Notes - Not suitable for smartphones